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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1938

Page

7

Spinners Hit Hard But Jinx Dogs Trail Spartans Whip Macon

In Augusta Georgia on June 28 the Greenville Spinners lost 7 to 3 in game one of a doubleheader despite 5 for 5 by Vernon, then won 5 to 0 in game two. Columbus, Macon, and Savannah slipped in standings as Augusta beat Columbus 6 to 3. Burl Singley starred for Spartanburg with a three hit effort as they defeated Macon 4 to 1. The Columbia Reds edged Savannah 7 to 6 in a ninth inning rally.

Macon Augusta Greenville Spinners Spinners Jacksonville Greenville Vernon Columbus Savannah Columbus Red Birds Jacobs Mitchell Tigers Birds Burl Spartanburg Spartans Peaches Singley Coufubia Reds Jake Levy Reds Blethen Glock Gatcher Davis Rhodes

Whigham Personalities Visit and Family News

Whigham Ga June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newborn and Mrs. Jack Thompson spent last week with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Beil and returned to Jacksonville Fla. Sunday. Mr. Jack Trulock visited his mother Mrs. Margaret Trulock and family Sunday.

G. M. Jones Ida Herring Bainbridge J. H. Autrey Henry Grady Shearouse Columbus Gordon Trulock H. G. Shearouse John Trulock Thomas Etta Camthers Fort Valley J. B. Rhodes Rhodes Harold Brice Atlanta Meigs Phil Golding Miami Fla J. T. Golding Golding Mesdame Gussie Spence Annie Wilkes Pelham Norman Wilkes Camilla Hugh Oglesby Valdosta Meda Wilkes E. J. Carter Carter H. H. Pilcher Moultrie Lillian Braswell Frank Spence Frances Thomasville Spence Bob Whiddon Whiddon S. A. Golding Pavo Marion Pilcher

Pacific Coast Track and Field Stars Win

Pacific Coast Conference stars triumph at Evanston meet with Southern California leading the effort. Top performers from the coast cap a day of fast times and strong showings across sprints distance and field events.

Pacific Coast Track and Field Stars Evanston Track and Field Stars Southern California

Young Allen Wins KO Over Bill Irby in Fort Benning Fight

Macon boxer S W Young Allen stopped Bill Irby of Eufala in the fourth round when Irby’s corner threw in the towel after a technical knockout at Fort Benning. The bout was decided last night with Allen delivering the decisive finish in Columbus Georgia.

Young Alen Macon Bill Irby Columbus S. W Young” Allen Eufala Ala Fort Benning Irby

McKechnie Calls Vander Meer to End Pirates Jinx

Cincinnati manager Bill McKechnie sends Johnny Vander Meer to the mound to halt the 21 game losing streak at Forbes Field facing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pie Traynor responds with young ace Russ Bauers as Pittsburgh hosts the opener of a three game series.

Pittsburgh Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds Johnny Vander Meer Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field Pie Traynor Pirates Russ Bauers

West Coast Team Routs Opponents At Northwestern Stadium

A West Coast team posted its second straight win in an intersectional series beating Northwestern 101 to 35 at Dyche Stadium. The margin surpassed last year’s 92 to 44 score in Los Angeles.

Northwestern University Dyche Stadium Los Angeles

Mass Meeting for REA Signers Next Saturday

A mass meeting will gather to sign easements for Rural Electrification and form a combined project with Grady County. Thomas County must elect directors to balance representation, with solicitors appointed to conduct a pre allotment survey and secure right of way for electric lines. The aim is minimal farm disruption and quicker service at affordable rates.

Rural Electrification Washington Grady County Thomas County No. 89 Thomas County P. H. Ward J. W. Voiner

Father of Arkansas Peach Orchards Dies in Wreck

Bert Johnson 75 known as the father of Arkansas peach orchards died after a head on collision near Murfreesboro. The longtime head of Bert Johnson Peach Orchard Company suffered fatal injuries 30 minutes after the crash that also injured W S Cazort Nashville chamber of commerce secretary and driver John Pasley Kirbypark. The 36000 acre orchard empire is described as the largest under single ownership in the world.

Murfreesboro Ark Bert Johnson Peach Arkansas Here Johnson W. S. Cazort Nashville Chamber of Commerce John Pasley Kirbypark Pasley Cazort Bert Johnson Peach Orchard Company Arkansas Highland

Collegiate golfers vie for national crown at Louisville

In Louisville Michigan, Northwestern, and LSU led the field as 18 holes of Intercollegiate action narrowed the field to 32 for the championship division. Edward Flowers of Michigan State shot 72 to top the qualifier, with several players at 73 and 74, while Northwestern held a 3 stroke lead in the team race at halfway.

Kenneth Gregory Louisville Paul Leslie Louisiana State University Robert Palmer Michigan Robert Bingham Amherst Sid Richardson Northwestern Lew Oehrig Virginia Bill Barclay Michigan State Flowers Stanford Richardson Intercollegiate Association Vincent, D'Antoni Tulane

Meigs Personalities Enjoy Hart's Pool Outing

Meigs Georgia residents joined a several day outing at Hart's pool led by Mrs. S. C. Booth with a large group of locals and visitors including Ruby Warren Sybil Vick Dorothy Vick Eva Pope and Lamar Warren. Visitors included Miss Gladys Brightwell from Nashville and families from Pelham Camilla Thomasville Tampa and Jacksonville.

Meigs Hart's Pool Gladys Brightwell Nashville Tenn R. M. Brightwell S. A. Golding Jessie Kennington Merle Mason Camp Hill Ala Zeke Vick Leo Goer Tampa Fla

Riggs Faces Grant in Net Tourney at Clay Courts

Chicago scene on June 2 17 Bobby Riggs ranked No 2 in the nation pursues a third straight national clay courts title. He meets Bitsy Grant who has won the meet three times while Gardner Mulloy of Miami faces Joe Hunt of Los Angeles in the other semi final. Riggs beat Harold Surface 6 3 6 4 9 7 yesterday.

Chicago Bobby Riggs Bryan Bitsy) Grant Gardner Mulloy Miami Fla Joe Hunt Los Angeles Riggs Harold Surface Kansas City Grant Wilbur Coen Kansas

Representative Ctiputon Announces Candidacy for Georgia Legislature

This political notice from Thomas County announces J B Edwig Kesprettull as candidate for one of the Georgia Legislature seats in the upcoming primary. He pledges economical, efficient administration and loyal service to the people if elected, and notes independence from current rivals.

Thomas County Tom Ctiputon Thomas Georgia Thepeekiti Teri Popotrit Watt Tecapeb Mhotives Kesprettull J.B. Edwg

Lam A. Bowart Seeks Vote In Thomas County Primary

A candidate appeals to White voters in Thomas County for the September primary. Lam A Bowart promises to work for economy and honest government and asks for early support from friends and voters to serve the county satisfactorily.

Thomas County Lam Lewish Slare

Nazworth Seeks Legislature Seat in Thomas County Primary

A candidate announces bid for the Legislature in Thomas County and asks voters to support him in the Democratic primary on September 1. He promises to publish his platform in due time and to stand on it fully if elected.

Thomas County Bfl Nazworth

Scott seeks Legislature seat in Thomas County race

W F Scott announces candidacy for the Legislature from Thomas County under the Democratic Primary rules to be held September 14 193 . He thanks voters for past service in the house and senate and pledges to meet as many voters as possible before election seeking their votes and influence.

Thomas County House Senate W. Fred Scott

Alexander Seeks Democratic Primary For Superior Court Seat

W W Alexander declares candidacy for a Southern Judicial Circuit Superior Court seat in the Democratic Primary on September 11 seeking voter scrutiny of qualifications and pledging a fearless impartial court administration. He aims to meet voters across the circuit during the campaign.

Superior Courts Southern Judicial Circuit Superior Court W. W. Alexander

Local candidates seek re election to Thomas County offices

Public notices from Thomasville and Meigs districts show incumbents and challengers in the Democratic Primary seeking re election to the Superior Courts Southern Circuit and County Commissioner seats. They pledge faithful service, economy and progress, urging votes in the September 11th primary.

Mulloy Beats Kenyon Star McNeill In Straight Sets

City entry results show Mulloy defeating No. 9 ranked Don McNeill of Kenyon College 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-1. Hunt eliminates Elwood Cooke of Portland, Ore, by 6-2 8-6 6-4.

City Entry Mulloy Don McNeill Kenyon College Hunt Elwood Cooke Portland Ore

RFC AID Available to Cities Seeking Government Power

Washington reports the RFC will finance municipal power projects using government dam generated electricity. Knoxville plans a $5.8 million purchase of the Knox county distributing system to obtain TVA power and reduce rates, amortizing the plant in 20 years. Possible interest from northwest regions near Bonneville and Fort Peck to follow.

Washington RFC Jesse Jones Knoxville Tenn Knox County Tennessee Public Service Co TVA Jones Northwest Bonneville Grande Coulee Fort Peck PWA Nebraska

Lawrin Dauber Among Entries for Race at Inglewood

Inglewood Calif June 28. Only four entries Lawrin Dauber Fire Marshal and Wing and Wing appear likely to start tomorrow in the $50 000 American 3 year old championship at Hollywood Park. Governor Chandler winner of the Illinois Derby was scratched yesterday after a mediocre workout last weekend. A A Baroni was declined to run Specify. Raoul Walshs Mount Vernon has trained only slightly since arriving from England.

Inglewood Calif Lawrin Dauber Fire Marshal Wing Hollywood Park Governor Chandler A. A. Baroni Raoul Walsh Mount Vernon England

Souvenir hunter dies in surprise while targeting big finds

In Oregon a souvenir hunter died as a surprise of like standards big. Five 90 pound shrapnel shells fired in training failed to explode. four were recovered. An Oregon National Guard coast armmen said the incident puzzled authorities.

der Stevens Ore Ukex Big Ecrar ‘Thompson Oregon National Guard Coast Armiiersmen

Free Speech and Press in Labor Case at Ashland

National Labor Relations Board charges against Ameri Rollins Mail Co in Ashland allege violations of the Wagner Act related to anti union propaganda and rights to free speech and a free press. Hearing in Catlettsburg recessed as parties seek out of court record adjustments and a potential agreement on records.

John Colburn Catlettsburg Imn Paramount Quests National Labor Ameri Rollins Mail Company Donald Richberg Ashland NRA Richberg George Bokat Oscar Grossman Bokat New York Ashland Lodge The Steel Workers Organizing Committee CIO

Amateur Boxer Cries Out in Chicago Bout Fatal

Chicago June 28 as 4000 fans watched Peter Cribari's opponent win by knockout in the final round The year old fighter died a half hour later Cribari was carried to a fieldhouse and did not regain consciousness Ray Mahee the winning boxer fled the scene Grief and shock swept the crowd and local officials opened inquiries

Chicago Peter Cribari Cribari Ray Mahee

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